Job Purpose

- Functional Head – Corporate Affairs & Legal will provide strategic and functional leadership across Corporate Affairs and Legal, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, effective Board and stakeholder management, legal risk mitigation, and successful execution of M&A; activities. The role will also ensure adherence to management policies and procedures, including applicable technical, environmental and occupational health and safety standards.

Company Background

- A leading automotive tier 1 company

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Affairs Strategy

- Develop and implement the long-term strategy for the Corporate Affairs function in alignment with company’s business objectives and growth plans.

- Establish effective processes and controls to strengthen governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation.

- Advise senior management on corporate affairs matters, legal implications and regulatory developments that may impact business operations.

- Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance

- Oversee all company secretarial activities, ensuring timely and accurate statutory filings, disclosures, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and other regulatory obligations.

- Manage Board and Committee proceedings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, resolutions, statutory records and required disclosures.

- Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws and governance requirements, maintaining transparency, accountability and regulatory discipline.

Legal Affairs & Risk Management

- Oversee legal matters, litigation, notices and disputes in coordination with empanelled lawyers and external legal counsel.

- Review, vet and validate commercial contracts, agreements, joint venture arrangements and technical assistance agreements to protect the organisation’s interests.

- Identify potential legal and contractual risks, assess their implications and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

- Coordinate with internal departments and external counsel to ensure timely resolution of legal matters.





Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies.

- Coordinate with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Registrar of Companies (ROC) and other relevant authorities to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

- Oversee regulatory approvals, statutory submissions and related interactions, ensuring timely resolution of regulatory matters.

- Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management

- Oversee investor relations activities, particularly those related to corporate governance, disclosures and transactions.

- Maintain effective engagement with the Board, joint venture partners, auditors, banking partners, legal advisors and other key stakeholders.

- Facilitate coordination between internal functions and external stakeholders on matters requiring legal, regulatory or corporate governance inputs.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A;)

- Lead the end-to-end M&A; lifecycle, including chance evaluation, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and execution.

- Coordinate with financial advisors, legal counsel, banking partners and other third parties involved in transactions.

- Oversee pre- and post-transaction governance, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation and compliance throughout the transaction lifecycle.

- Work with senior management to evaluate transaction-related risks and support informed decision-making.

Functional / Technical Skills

- Corporate & Company Law: Strong understanding of the Companies Act, company secretarial practices and applicable Indian statutes.

- Corporate Governance: Expertise in Board and Committee management,



statutory filings, regulatory disclosures and governance processes.

- Legal & Contract Management: Ability to assess contractual terms, manage litigation, evaluate legal risks and coordinate with external legal counsel.

- Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of statutory requirements and regulatory interactions relevant to the organisation.

- M&A; and Transaction Management: Exposure to valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, legal documentation and post-transaction governance.

- Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret financial information and apply financial analytics to support transaction evaluation and business decisions.

- Risk Assessment: Ability to identify legal, regulatory and contractual risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Key Interactions

- Internal Stakeholders: Chairperson and Managing Director, Executive Directors, Central Department Heads & Plant Heads

- External Stakeholders: Board or JV Partners, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies, Legal experts (Empanelled Lawyers)

Qualification and Professional Experience

- Qualification: ICAI or ICSI (Company Secretary) qualification is required. An LLB and MBA are desirable.

- Overall Experience: 18–20 years of relevant industry experience.

- Leadership Experience: More than three years of experience in a similar leadership role.

- Functional Expertise: Strong experience in Corporate Affairs, Company Secretarial matters, Legal Management, Corporate Governance and Statutory Compliance.

- M&A; Exposure: Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and post-transaction governance.

- Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing external legal counsel, regulatory authorities and senior-level stakeholders.

- Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and ensure effective execution of functional responsibilities.

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📌 Functional Head – Corporate Affairs & Legal (Delhi)
🏢 3P Consultants
📍 Delhi